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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Qigong - Mindful Movement for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool – your human body!\n\n\nWhether you are seeking gentle warm-ups to prevent injury or meditative motions to connect to the spaces you steward\, Qigong offers a way to easefully warm\, transform\, and activate energy in your body. \nParticipants will explore the philosophy of Qigong\, a practice developed in China thousands of years ago\, and practice mindful movement forms in a group setting as insight for later personal practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement. \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, M.Ed\, CBLP\, CERP\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator inspired by rebuilding ecological literacy and biodiversity with her team of ecological practitioners. Ample hikes and plant community observations in nature spark her imagination\, bringing a rare blend of art and science into her practice. Her work deepens your connection to place and empowers you to take meaningful action to maximize your land’s potential to support wildlife and enhance human well-being. \nShe is certified as an Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP)\, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)\, Permaculture Designer\, and earned an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse is a Qigong Level 1 Instructor in training. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! This class is one of three Art + Culture Classes in our Habitat Advocate Series. For those looking to complete their Habitat Advocate Certificate\, only one of the Art + Culture classes need to be completed. Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\nThank you also to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-qigong-mindful-movement-for-gardeners/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Garden Design for Stormwater Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project!\n\n\nWith increasing storm intensity\, are you discovering more water on your property than you can manage? In this course\, you’ll learn how to calculate the rain runoff volume of impervious surfaces (roof\, driveway\, etc.) and how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project. Participants will practice the math calculation skills on-site at Tec Centro. \nParticipants will receive the planning tools needed to navigate their stormwater issue with more insight and ease! \n \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate classes at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \nPhoto Credit: Elyse Jurgen of Waxwing EcoWorks Co. \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-garden-design-for-stormwater-management-3/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Discovering Our Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation to learn all about these natural beauties that light up our woods in the springtime!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nSpring ephemeral wildflowers bloom in early spring before the forest canopy leafs out as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. They do all of their growing and reproduction during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor\, which is an ingenious survival and reproduction strategy. In the process\, they create beautiful landscapes of color that we get to enjoy! This presentation will explore the magical world of spring ephemeral wildflowers\, examine their survival and reproductive strategy\, and provide tips to identify our most common beauties. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nKeith Williams is the Vice President of Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. Keith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer\, and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our generous sponsor Brookhills Investment Group for making educational programming about Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve and the native plants it protects possible.\n\n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-discovering-our-spring-ephemeral-wildflowers-2/
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Butterfly Persistence in the Face of Human Influence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation on current research about the effects of ecosystem changes on pollinators.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nWe live in a time of unprecedented human influence\, where climate change and biodiversity loss are reshaping ecosystems worldwide. Pollinators are among the most affected\, with their decline threatening both the stability of ecosystems and human food supply. Through the stories of the cabbage white butterfly\, an invasive species that flourishes in cities\, and the great spangled fritillary\, a native species potentially threatened by habitat loss\, this presentation will offer insights into the future of butterflies in a changing world. We will explore questions such as: Which species can survive\, and even thrive\, in this human-dominated world? What traits give them an advantage\, and what happens to the species that lack those traits? \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nKatie McManus is a 5th year PhD candidate at Temple University in the Spigler lab where her dissertation research focuses on the response of butterflies to human land use. She has a BS in Biology from University of Scranton. Before her PhD\, Katie researched the effects of climate change on plant physiology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the impacts of agriculture on milkweed health for monarch conservation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-butterfly-persistence-in-the-face-of-human-influence/
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: The How's and Why's of Managing Natural Lands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation about forest and habitat management on Lancaster Conservancy preserves!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nIn this presentation\, Eric will explore and explain how Lancaster Conservancy approaches land management on our preserves\, from an overview of eco-restoration to in-depth looks at specific projects\, explaining how decisions were made and why. We’ll dive into active forest management at High Family Nature Preserve\, property-scale restoration at Wizard Ranch\, and meadow restoration efforts at Safe Harbor and Kellys Run. Additionally\, we will discuss threats to the health of our lands and how we manage for potential threats to the meadows and woodlands across the Lancaster Conservancy’s preserves. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nForester Eric Roper joined the Lancaster Conservancy in 2019. Before joining the Conservancy staff\, Eric worked in the forestry field in both the public and private sector\, including running a forestry consulting firm with clients that included US Forest Service and Department of Interior. Eric is a Certified Forester with the Society of American Foresters and a graduate of the University of Montana with a Bachelors of Science in Forestry from the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-the-hows-and-whys-of-managing-natural-lands/
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: How to Love a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation to learn about how to care for our forests and ecosystems at this moment in time.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nIn this talk\, Ethan Tapper\, a forester\, bestselling author and digital storyteller from Vermont\, will draw from his work as a forester and his book How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World to discuss what it means to care for forests and other ecosystems at this moment in time. How do we respond to the harmful legacies of the past? How do we use our species’ incredible power to heal rather than to harm? How do we reach toward a better future? In a time in which many believe that “protecting” ecosystems means protecting them from ourselves\, Ethan argues that humans must take action to help ecosystems heal and to move into a more abundant future\, and that to do so is an act of care and compassion – of love. \nEthan’s message is at once compassionate and pragmatic\, clear-eyed and hopeful\, sobering and inspiring – a powerful new vision for how we can build a world that works for all of its ecosystems and all of its people. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nEthan Tapper is a forester\, digital storyteller\, and the bestselling author of How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World. For more than a decade\, Ethan has been recognized as a thought-leader in the world of ecosystem stewardship\, winning numerous regional and national awards for his work. More recently\, he has been recognized as a writer – since its publication in 2024\, How to Love a Forest has been named the winner of the 2025 New England Book Award for nonfiction and received international acclaim. \nEthan’s message of relationship\, responsibility and hope reaches millions of people each year through his writing\, social media channels with hundreds of thousands of followers\, and the hundreds of walks\, talks and keynotes that he delivers across North America each year. \nEthan works\, writes\, hunts\, birds and runs a small consulting forestry business from his home at Bear Island – his 175-acre working forest\, homestead\, orchard and sugarbush in Vermont – and plays in his punk band\, The Bubs. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-how-to-love-a-forest/
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Stories of the Conestoga River
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation about the history of the Conestoga River. Come find out what’s around the bend!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nThe Conestoga flows not only through our community\, but through time and through the imagination of many of us who love it. Anyone interested in the history of the Conestoga quickly becomes swept up in the incredible ways that it has been impacted by nearby habitation and the ways it has responded to those impacts. Through the many twists and turns of human influences\, we have responded over and over again with a deepening appreciation for the river’s magnificent beauty and intimate connection with nature. \nBen will take us on a journey through stories of the Conestoga that few have ever experienced. He will also share some astounding recent events of significant benefit to the environment and upcoming plans that could connect many more people with the Conestoga in the future. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nBen Webber serves Lancaster Township as its municipal engineer. He grew up and resides in Manheim Township along the Conestoga River. As a civil engineer for four decades\, he has always been fascinated with water. A few years ago\, he asked the unfortunate question “Where does the name Bridgeport come from?” His thirst for local history has been unquenched ever since. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-stories-of-the-conestoga-river/
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Winter Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation to learn all about avian species in our winter skies!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nThe Susquehanna Riverlands are the wintering grounds for many different species of songbirds\, waterfowl\, and raptors. During this Nature Hour presentation\, we’ll review the commonly seen and heard avian residents that bring life and activity to an otherwise quiet time of year. Winter birdwatching is a wonderful way to embrace the joy of nature in the chillier months\, often from the comfort of your own home. We’ll discuss the ways that you can provide habitat for birds in your backyard as well as where to safely venture on Lancaster Conservancy trails and preserves to observe even more feathered friends. This presentation will also help sharpen your identification skill set in anticipation of the annual Christmas Bird Counts held locally. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nSarah Gotwols is a Lancaster County native with a passion for nature and birding. As the Volunteer Coordinator at Lancaster Conservancy\, she is enthusiastic about educating the public on the importance of conservation and protection of wild spaces. Sarah has spent countless hours on both land and water\, observing and learning about bird behavior and habitat\, identifying avian species across local preserves\, waterways\, and beyond. Sarah also serves as the Secretary for the Lancaster County Bird Club and leads beginner bird walks throughout the year. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026 \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-winter-birds/
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SUMMARY:Save Woods & Water Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lancaster Conservancy at LUCA as we raise money during the ExtraGive to save our local woods and water!\n\n\nStop by LUCA any time from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on November 21 to dine\, drink\, and donate to save nature as we celebrate the ExtraGive! Enjoy LUCA’s award-winning food and a fantastic drink on us while DJ Image spins tunes. We’ll also have a giving room set up to help you make your ExtraGive donations. Together\, we can protect the beautiful woods and water that make our community such a wonderful place to live and explore! This event is free to attend\, but we hope you will consider making a donation during the ExtraGive on Friday\, November 21 to help us protect and restore our natural lands! \nLancaster Conservancy manages over 50 nature preserves to protect wildlife habitat and provide opportunities to get outdoors 365 days a year – places like Kellys Run\, Shenks Ferry\, Clark\, and Welsh Mountain. This is only possible because of you. \nMake your gift go the extra mile! Offline gifts and matches will help double your impact when you donate during the ExtraGive. There is no better time to give than Friday\, November 21! \n \n\n\n \nThank you to the Conservancy’s Annual Sponsors for their extraordinary support of nature!\n\n\n\nThank you to each of our event vendors for their support!\n \nNimblist \nLUCA \nModern Art \nNick Gould Photography \nDJ Image \nNatural Light Films
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-woods-water-party-2/
LOCATION:LUCA\, 436 West James Street\, ##101\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Plants for Winter Interest and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a native garden with visual interest and benefits for wildlife!\n\n\nOur home gardens are often designed for the warm growing season\, overlooking the potential of a stunning winter garden with snow-capped seed heads and hints of green. \nStudents will learn 20 native plants that are showstoppers in a winter home garden and tips on supporting overwintering wild bees\, butterflies/moths\, and songbirds. \nBring a jar/vase to build a take-home native plant winter bouquet! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA.She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a PA Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater.Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of PA Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-plants-for-winter-interest-and-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20251105T193736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T194359Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Green Mulch - Using Native Plants as Groundcovers
DESCRIPTION:Kick the mulch habit! Learn how to integrate native groundcovers (“green” or “living” mulch) into your garden.\n\n\nDo you find yourself in a seasonal habit of spreading wood mulch in your garden beds to suppress weeds? In this interactive workshop\, learn how to kick that habit to the curb and instead nurture a new land ethic of cultivating a layered landscape by integrating native groundcovers (“green or living mulch”) in your garden. Through mimicking natural landscapes in your home garden\, you truly can experience the joys of stewarding your own mini nature preserve (don’t let anyone stop you from making your own DIY hiking trail too)! \nParticipants will practice a hands-on to-scale plant layering technique that they can use for future planning of their home landscape. \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nThis course is open for general admission; there is no prerequisite required for this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen \n\n\nThank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-green-mulch-using-native-plants-as-groundcovers/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20251020T141923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T141923Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Site Assessment 101 - Sit-Spots to Soil Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Practice how to observe and record the baseline aspects of a landscape before diving into designing a habitat garden.\n\n\nBuilding observation skills is essential in building biodiversity in our landscapes. In this class\, we will learn about the 5 E’s of Ecological Gardening and will conduct a site analysis. Expand your reach by applying these newly acquired observation skills of hydrology\, sun/shade analysis\, circulation\, and more in your home landscape or in community project space! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a PA Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater. Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of PA Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Simone Collins Landscape Architecture
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-site-assessment-101-sit-spots-to-soil-analysis-2/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20251006T140619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140619Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Plant Interpretive Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature through the lens of an ecological designer!\n\n\nFor habitat advocates\, nature is our inspiration. Before we design native gardens in our home landscapes\, we first must observe the natural spaces that inspire us to action. Nature knows best! \nIn this class we will learn how to mimic the natural growing patterns of native Carex (sedges) and other native species. \nLeave fueled to build back biodiversity in your home landscape\, inspired by the native plants that we met on our gentle hiking adventure. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nMeeting Location\nWe will meet at TEC Centro and will provide transportation to a preserve (TBD). \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a PA Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater. Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of PA Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \nKeith Williams is the Vice President of Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. \nKeith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nThank you to our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification series host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-plant-interpretive-hike/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20250929T135706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T135706Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to native habitats!\n\n\nJoin other curious conservation peers for this introduction to designing\, building\, and stewarding native habitats! This is the introductory class for the series and is required for a majority of the other classes as well as for those wishing to complete a Habitat Advocate Certification. Gain baseline awareness of why conservation landscaping is a multifaceted approach in solving our water\, climate\, and habitat crises. The scope of the Lancaster Conservancy Habitat Advocate Certificate program will also be shared. \nStudents will receive a binder of compiled native habitat resources ($30 value). \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a PA Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater. Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of PA Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \nKeith Williams is the Vice President of Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. \nKeith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout Habitat Advocate Classes\nNote that this introductory course is required as a prerequisite before taking most of the other following classes in the Habitat Advocate series to ensure all students have a shared baseline of understanding on the topic of wildlife habitat and conservation landscaping. Future classes will build on the information learned in this class. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-building-biodiversity-in-our-community-2/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20250905T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T150404Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Invasive Species ID & Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to observe nature through the lens of a habitat steward\, and learn how to ID invasive species.\n\n\nWhat native species are supporting wildlife\, and which introduced plant species require human action to restore the land for optimal ecological function? What methods does a habitat steward use to remove introduced plants? Students will receive the latest edition Invasive Plants of the Mid-Atlantic Field Guide. \nAll stewarding tools provided. Participants are responsible to provide their own sturdy shoes\, attire for mildly strenuous outdoor work\, sun/bug protection\, and refillable water bottle. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the class! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nKeith Williams is the Vice President of Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. \nKeith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-invasive-species-id-mitigation-2/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20250825T134909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T134909Z
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Pawpaw at Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the story of the pawpaw!\n\n\nGrowing from late September to early October\, pawpaw fruits have a brief life – so brief they don’t last long enough to make it to grocery store shelves. Thomas Jefferson was so enamored with the pawpaw that he’s said to have sent pawpaw seeds abroad to foreign dignitaries. \nNote: This is not a foraging event\, and we will not be picking pawpaws. We do not encourage foraging on Conservancy preserves. \nWhat to Expect: This will be a 3-mile moderate hike with some elevation changes and a stream crossing with a strong likelihood of getting wet. This event is recommended for ages 13 and up (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). There are no restrooms available on site. \nWhere to Meet: We will provide the parking location for this event via email directly to ticket holders two days before the event (please be sure to check your junk folder if the email doesn’t reach your inbox). The parking lot at Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves remains closed to the public. \nWhat to Bring: Bring water\, insect repellent\, snacks\, pertinent personal first aid\, and shoes that can get wet. Dress for the weather. Hiking poles may be useful. \nEvent Leader: Before joining the Interpretive Ranger team in 2023\, Kate Prisby partnered with Lancaster Conservancy in riparian buffer work at Climbers Run and building the new trail system at Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves. She enjoys sharing the amazing landscapes Lancaster Conservancy stewards with others. \nAnimal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home. \nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed\, and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n\n\nThank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-amazing-pawpaw-at-tucquan-glen-pyfer-nature-preserves/
LOCATION:Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves\, State Route 3017\, Holtwood\, PA\, 17532\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20250606T202952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T202952Z
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SUMMARY:Water Week: Sunnyside Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Conservancy as we explore the Sunnyside Peninsula and floodplain!\n\n\nJoin the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Conservancy as we explore this urban gem! As we hike around the peninsula\, we’ll explore plants\, trees\, and wildlife\, discuss the historical uses of the area as well as future plans to protect and enhance the site. Bring a water bottle and hiking shoes and get ready to explore the largest natural area in the city that you’ve never seen! \nNote: These trails are not open to the public. \nWhat to Expect: This hike will be approximately 2 miles on uneven terrain. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up (participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). There is no restroom available on site. \nWhere to Meet: Please meet in the parking area for the Conestoga Greenway Trail https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDTVFbpNbEzezyNB6 \nWhat to Bring: Wear comfortable closed toe shoes or boots for hiking. \nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event. \nAnimal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \nPhoto: Michelle Johnsen \n \n\n\nWhat is Lancaster Water Week?\nNow in its 9th year\, Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration of the 1\,400 miles of waterways in Lancaster County\, PA. Join us for over 60 events as we paddle\, explore\, volunteer\, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! \nLearn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org \n \nThank you to our incredible Lancaster Water Week Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/water-week-sunnyside-guided-hike/
LOCATION:516 S Conestoga Dr\, 516 South Conestoga Drive\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T081140
CREATED:20250530T171213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T193718Z
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SUMMARY:Water Week: First Friday in Downtown Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off Water Week 2025!\n\n\nJoin us in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster to celebrate the kick off of Water Week 2025! We will be on hand to share information about how you can take action for cleaner streams and rivers. And did we mention we’ll be giving away free native trees and shrubs thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership? \nPhoto: Michelle Johnsen \n\n\nWhat is Lancaster Water Week?\nNow in its 9th year\, Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration of the 1\,400 miles of waterways in Lancaster County\, PA. Join us for over 60 events as we paddle\, explore\, volunteer\, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! \nLearn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org \n \nThank you to our incredible Lancaster Water Week Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/water-week-first-friday-in-downtown-lancaster/
LOCATION:Penn Square – Fulton Bank Quadrant\, 9 N Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA 17603\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Water Week: Safe Harbor Dam Tours
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how Safe Harbor turns water into clean renewable energy!\n\n\nHarnessing the power of water to produce clean renewable energy is just part of what you will learn about on your tour of the Safe Harbor Dam during Lancaster Water Week! Join Brookfield Renewable to learn about the dam’s history\, grounds management\, river access\, fish lifts\, and more. \nRecommended for ages 8 and up. \nThree tours will be offered starting at 9am\, 10am\, and 11am. You will be prompted to select a timeslot at checkout. Space is limited so please only register for one tour. \nAll participants will be required to prior to sign a waiver participating in the tour. Please consider printing and filling out the waiver ahead of time to bring with you so that more time can be allowed for the tour. \nPhoto: Peggy Eppig \n \n\n\nThank you to our host\n\n\n\nWhat is Lancaster Water Week?\nNow in its 9th year\, Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration of the 1\,400 miles of waterways in Lancaster County\, PA. Join us for over 60 events as we paddle\, explore\, volunteer\, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! \nLearn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org \n \nThank you to our incredible Lancaster Water Week Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/water-week-safe-harbor-dam-tours/
LOCATION:Safe Harbor Dam\, 1 Powerhouse Rd.\, Conestoga\, PA\, 17516\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Garden Design for Stormwater Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project!\n\n\nWith increasing storm intensity\, are you discovering more water on your property than you can manage? In this course\, you’ll learn how to calculate the rain runoff volume of impervious surfaces (roof\, driveway\, etc.) and how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project. \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our Habitat Advocate program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \n \nAbout this Class\nOpen for general admission\, no prerequisite necessary for this class! Attendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \nLearn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-garden-design-for-stormwater-management-2/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
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SUMMARY:Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve Phenology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we survey Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve!\n\n\nPhenology is the science of seasonal change in nature\, using observations collected over time to see how these changes affect flora and fauna. In partnership with the USGS Phenology Network and Nature’s Notebook\, the data we collect is not only useful to us\, but to hundreds of phenology projects around the region and nation! \nLearn more about this community science project at https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/engaging-our-community/phenology/. \nJoin the Lancaster Conservancy phenology project team as we explore the universal access trail at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve for signs of seasonal changes as nature takes its turn toward summer. We’ll look at plants\, birds\, and even insects to determine how living things in this mature temperate forest signal that summer is almost here! \nWhat to Expect: The easy\, mostly flat\, approximately 1-mile hike will follow the universal access trail. This event is for ages 10 and up (participants must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18). There is a port-a-john on site. \nWhat to Bring: Bring binoculars if you have them and a notebook or your phone for notetaking. Dress for the weather\, wear sneakers or trail shoes\, and be prepared for exposure to wind and/or cold on the high meadows. You’ll need to open a free account with Nature’s Notebook in order to contribute to our community science project! \nEvent Leader Bio: Peggy Eppig\, Conservation Educator with Lancaster Conservancy\, is an environmental historian and dynamic conservation educator who offers a hands-on approach to every theme from deep-time history to 21st century conservation methods and practices. She brings over 30 years of experience in interpretive and experiential education. Her wilder interests include ornithology (birds)\, herpetology (reptiles and amphibians)\, forest ecology\, and natural history illustration. \nAnimal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home. \nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather happening at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed\, and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \nPhoto Credit: Peggy Eppig \n\n\nThank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/welsh-mountain-nature-preserve-phenology-walk/
LOCATION:Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve\, 835 Gault Road\, New Holland\, PA\, 17519\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Discovering Our Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation to learn all about these natural beauties that light up our woods in the springtime!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nSpring ephemeral wildflowers bloom in early spring before the forest canopy leafs out as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. They do all of their growing and reproduction during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor\, which is an ingenious survival and reproduction strategy. In the process\, they create beautiful landscapes of color that we get to enjoy! This presentation will explore the magical world of spring ephemeral wildflowers\, examine their survival and reproductive strategy\, and provide tips to identify our most common beauties. \n \nAbout Your Presenter\nKeith Williams is the Vice President for Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. Keith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer\, and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place on Wednesdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures\, that include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world to an audience of all ages of learners. \nTo find out about other events in the series please follow this link: www.lancasterconservancy.org/events/ \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n\n\nThank you to our generous sponsor Brookhills Investment Group for making educational programming about Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve and the native plants it protects possible.\n\n\n\nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-discovering-our-spring-ephemeral-wildflowers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Exploring our Emancipation Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual presentation exploring the history of Lancaster Conservancy preserves associated with the Underground Railroad.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nLancaster Conservancy is committed to conserving landscapes that protect natural beauty and ecologically diverse communities. Many of our nature preserves protect cultural and heritage landscapes as well\, including routes and sites associated with the Underground Railroad. These stories may be hidden in the land\, streams and rivers\, and old roads that many of our trails follow\, and they need a keen eye and environmental history sleuthing to reveal. In this Nature Hour presentation\, we’ll explore the topographies of the Underground Railroad as it was used by Freedom Seekers\, abolitionists\, and fugitive slave law enforcers. We’ll learn how to experience our emancipation landscapes by featuring three of our preserves that connect directly to the story of the Underground Railroad and one of the most consequential periods in our nation’s history. \nThe Zoom link to join this presentation will be sent to attendees in the lead up to the event. \n \nAbout The Presenter\nPeggy Eppig is a Conservation Educator with Lancaster Conservancy. She is an environmental historian and dynamic conservation educator who offers a hands-on approach to every theme from deep-time history to 21st century conservation methods and practices. She brings over 30 years of experience in interpretive and experiential education. Her wilder interests include ornithology (birds)\, herpetology (reptiles and amphibians)\, forest ecology\, and natural history illustration. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place throughout the winter. These one-hour virtual lectures\, that include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world for learners of all ages. \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n \nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-exploring-our-emancipation-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Sustaining Humans and Nature Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hopeful virtual presentation on creating health for nature and humans!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nHow do we reignite the positive synergy between nature and humanity in a world where we so often hear how human action is having an irrevocable impact on the planet? This presentation will discuss how biodiversity continues to sustain our planet and all who inhabit it\, from the farthest reaches of wilderness to our own backyards in the built urban environment. By understanding and acting as better stewards of our relationships with species\, we can and will build a better planet that supports both humans and nature coexisting together. \n \nAbout The Presenter\nDr. Oswald Schmitz is the Oastler Professor of Population and Community Ecology\, in the Yale University School of the Environment. His research aims to make sense of nature’s complexity that comes from interdependencies among the variety of carnivore\, herbivore\, and plant species that coexist within ecosystems. These insights help to inform environmental stewardship to enhance the conservation of wildlife species and ensure the sustainability of ecosystems\, their functions\, and the services that they provide to humankind. At Yale\, he teaches courses on the role of humans in nature and how humans can develop the means to coexist harmoniously with nature. His book “The New Ecology: Rethinking a Science for the Anthropocene” encapsulates much of his thinking about species and ecosystems\, making ecological science accessible to a broader readership. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place throughout the winter. These one-hour virtual lectures\, that include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world for learners of all ages. \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n \nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-sustaining-humans-and-nature-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Preserving Native Lands within the Susquehanna Riverlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation on the connection between land conservation and the preservation of Native histories.\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nThe Conservancy preserves forests and natural lands along the Susquehanna River. In this presentation we will learn about the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape and how preserving land within this landscape for ecological reasons also preserves Native histories. \nSecretary of Interior Qualified Archaeologist and Senior Vice President of Land Protection and General Counsel for the Conservancy\, Kate Gonick\, will provide insight into precolonial archaeology\, its challenges\, methods\, and findings in the context of preservation of forests and natural lands within the Susquehanna Riverlands. \nThe Zoom link to join this presentation will be sent to attendees in the lead up to the event. \n \nAbout The Presenter\nKate Gonick is Senior Vice President of Land Protection and General Counsel at Lancaster Conservancy. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place throughout the winter. These one-hour virtual lectures\, that include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world for learners of all ages. \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n \nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-preserving-native-lands-within-the-susquehanna-riverlands/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000
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SUMMARY:Nature Hour: Stream Health & Delisting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation celebrating collaborative efforts underway to bring our streams back to health!\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\nAt its core\, the delisting strategy is a microcosm of the Lancaster Clean Water Partners vision – collaboration in action for clean water. Partners come together to share information about needs and plans and to drive action with the common goal of cleaning up a particular section of stream. This requires trust and a high degree of collaboration. Success requires a diverse set of partners to conduct outreach\, design projects\, provide funding\, plant trees\, and build conservation practices. Today we’ll share how it’s working! \nThe Zoom link to join this presentation will be sent to attendees in the lead up to the event. \n \nAbout The Presenters\nMegan Blackmon is the Director of Projects for the Lancaster Clean Water Partners. There\, she serves as the project lead for a unique and collaborative Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project that addresses conservation practices to meet agricultural priorities and improve stream health in Lancaster County. She also strengthens and coordinates the tracking\, management\, and reporting aspects of multiple grants that support the Partners. \nAmanda Goldsmith is a Watershed Specialist at Lancaster County Conservation District. \n \nAbout Nature Hour\nNature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy\, taking place throughout the winter. These one-hour virtual lectures\, that include a Q&A with the expert presenter\, cover a wide range of conservation\, environmental\, and nature-related topics impacting our community\, region\, and world for learners of all ages. \nTo see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures\, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy \n \nThank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/nature-hour-stream-health-delisting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T180000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Native Plants for Winter Interest and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a native garden with visual interest and benefits for wildlife!\n\n\nOur home gardens are often designed for the warm growing season\, overlooking the potential of a stunning winter garden with snow-capped seed heads and hints of green. \nStudents will learn 20 native plants that are showstoppers in a winter home garden and tips on supporting overwintering wild bees\, butterflies/moths\, and songbirds. \nBring a jar/vase to build a take-home native plant winter bouquet! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA.She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a Pa Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater.Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of Pa Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Elyse Jurgen
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-native-plants-for-winter-interest-and-wildlife/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Save  Woods & Water Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lancaster Conservancy at LUCA as we raise money during the ExtraGive to save our local woods and water!\n\n\nStop by LUCA any time from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. on November 22 to dine\, drink\, and donate to save nature as we celebrate the ExtraGive! Enjoy LUCA’s award-winning food and a fantastic drink on us while DJ Image spins tunes. We’ll also have a giving room set up to help you make your ExtraGive donations. Together\, we can protect the beautiful woods and water that make our community such a wonderful place to live and explore! This event is free to attend\, but we hope you will consider making a donation during the ExtraGive on November 22 to help us protect and restore our natural lands! \nLancaster Conservancy manages 50 nature preserves to protect wildlife habitat and provide opportunities to get outdoors 365 days a year – places like Kellys Run\, Shenks Ferry\, Clark\, and Welsh Mountain. This is only possible because of you. \nMake your gift go the extra mile! Offline gifts and matches will help double your impact when you donate during the ExtraGive. There is no better time to give than Friday\, November 22! \n \nParking: \nParking details will be provided soon. We encourage you to carpool or walk to the event if you’re able. Thank you for helping us respect LUCA’s neighbors! \n\n\n \nOffline gifts and match generously provided by our Annual Sponsors as well as: \nThomas A. & Pamela E. HallBrooke Minnich & Peter ParsilEric & Deana NordstromGregory SmolinJenny & Michael Messner of the Speedwell FoundationLenny Walton & Linda GortWillis & Elsie Shenk FoundationPine Tree Conservation SocietyAnd other anonymous donors \n\n\nThank You to the Conservancy’s Annual Sponsors for their Extraordinary Support of Nature! \n\n\n\nThank you to each of our event vendors for their support!\n\nNimblist \nLUCA \nModern Art \nNick Gould Photography \nDJ Image \nNatural Light Films
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-woods-water-party/
LOCATION:LUCA\, 436 West James Street\, ##101\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Invasive Species ID & Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to observe nature through the lens of a habitat steward\, and learn how to ID invasive species.\n\n\nWhat native species are supporting wildlife\, and which introduced plant species require human action to restore the land for optimal ecological function? What methods does a habitat steward use to remove introduced plants? Students will receive the latest edition Invasive Plants of the Mid-Atlantic Field Guide. \nAll stewarding tools provided. Participants are responsible to provide their own sturdy shoes\, attire for mildly strenuous outdoor work\, sun/bug protection\, and refillable water bottle. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the class! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenter\nKeith Williams is the Vice President of Engagement and Education for Lancaster Conservancy. \nKeith is an environmental educator\, naturalist\, writer and photographer. He has a BS in Environmental Biology from Kutztown University and MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from the Lesley University Audubon Expedition Institute. Keith was the founding Director of Education and is the past Executive Director of the NorthBay Education Foundation\, one of the largest outdoor education programs in the US. He has served on the National Social Emotional Learning in Environmental Education Working Group\, was appointed to the Maryland Governors Environmental Literacy Committee\, and served on the Board of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education for 12 years. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-invasive-species-id-mitigation/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Habitat Advocate: Site Assessment 101 - Sit-Spots to Soil Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Practice how to observe and record the baseline aspects of a landscape before diving into designing a habitat garden.\n\n\nBuilding observation skills is essential in building biodiversity in our landscapes. In this class\, we will learn about the 5 E’s of Ecological Gardening and will conduct a site analysis. Expand your reach by applying these newly acquired observation skills of hydrology\, sun/shade analysis\, circulation\, and more in your home landscape or in community project space! \nThe Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 10\,000 acres of natural lands\, which are critically important to supporting biodiversity. Smaller patches of native habitats spread throughout urban landscapes are also essential to creating corridors of habitat – food and refuge – for wildlife. This is why we are offering our fall 2024 Habitat Advocate Certification program at Tec Centro in Lancaster City. \nThe cost of the Habitat Advocate classes covers instructor fees. If the cost of this class is prohibitive\, please reach out to Keith Williams\, VP of Engagement and Education\, at kwilliams@lancasterconservancy.org. \n \nYour Presenters\nElyse Jurgen\, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co.\, is a community collaborator working to rebuild ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences in South Central PA. She is certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Ecological/Permaculture Designer\, along with earning an Ecological Gardening Certification from Mt. Cuba Center. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Education\, 7-12 Biology Teaching Certification\, and participated in Cornell University’s Civic Ecology program. \nElyse works alongside homeowners in a participatory approach to their gardening for wildlife needs\, infusing educational opportunities during the design\, installation\, and stewarding process. She invites homeowners to deeply engage with their land to maximize its potential in enhancing human well-being and supporting dwindling wildlife populations. \nLinda Ferich retired from a career in emergency and occupational health nursing in 2013 and became a Pa Master Naturalist. She coordinates the Lancaster Conservancy’s Community Wildlife Habitat program\, a partnership with National Wildlife Federation. Through this program\, Lancaster County has become the first county in PA to become a certified NWF Community Wildlife Habitat. \nLinda enjoys doing property assessments to teach how to develop habitat and control stormwater. Linda studies native plants and designs ecological gardens as a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and student of Mt Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening program. She and a few conservation-minded friends formed the Lancaster Native Plant Alliance\, a chapter of Pa Native Plant Society. The alliance promotes the use of native plants in all landscape settings through collaboration\, education\, and advocacy. \n \nAbout this Class\nNote\, you must have taken the prerequisite “Habitat Advocate: Building Biodiversity in our Community” prior to taking this course. Learn more about Habitat Advocate classes and certification here. \nAttendees ages 16 and over are invited but must be accompanied by an adult if younger than 18. \n \nRefund/Cancellation Policies\nRefund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket\, refund requests must be made at least two weeks before the event. \nCancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine\, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event\, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event\, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded. \n \nThank you to our host Tec Centro and partners Waxwing EcoWorks Co. and the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA)!\n \nPhoto: Simone Collins Landscape Architecture
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/habitat-advocate-site-assessment-101-sit-spots-to-soil-analysis/
LOCATION:102 Chester St\, 102 Chester Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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